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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. review: Aggressive, confident styling with some key functional upgrades
This look's not for everyone, but who for those who dig it, there's a lot of audio enjoyment to be had here
Marshall's been a familiar name in music hardware for decades now, and while we're always going to think about amplifiers first and foremost, over the past few years we've seen the brand spread to a new line of consumer audio gear. That's included plenty of smart speakers, headphones, and even one really weird smartphone with two audio jacks. Today I'm checking out an updated version of the wireless Monitor Bluetooth headphones, the new Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.I was already a fan of the old Monitors, even without noise cancellation, and particularly liked the design and sound quality. Aside from lamenting the lack of ANC at the time, there were only a few other things I was hoping to see Marshall address, like a very frustrating control knob and some concerns I had with durability. Is this new pair up to the task? Let's take a look:
Marshall unveils compact 'Uxbridge' smart speaker, launching April 8 with Alexa support
Google Assistant coming in June
Marshall has launched a few smart speakers, including the hefty Stanmore II. The new Uxbridge speaker won't take up nearly as much room on your shelf, but it has the same classic Marshall styling and support for voice assistants. Although, it won't have Google Assistant at launch.
Marshall speakers are extremely popular, mainly thanks to their retro looks and impressive audio quality. Unfortunately, they're also known for their particularly high price, which can be a roadblock for some, especially considering there are cheaper options on the market. Thankfully, the Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker just dropped to $200, which is $150 off the MSRP, making it a much more relevant contender.
Fall is in full swing and there's a chill in the air (well, where I am, anyway). Warm your bones with some fine deals: today, you can get an Echo Dot for half off and two USB-C cables for just five bucks, plus savings on a cool Bluetooth speaker and some smart security gear.
Marshall’s Major III headphones are already very well-regarded, and the company is launching a new version that should be even more popular among Android users. Available on October 16th for $169.99, the Marshall Major III Voice is a new iteration of the Major III that adds Google Assistant functionality.
Marshall makes some really cool, retro-styled speakers. Their designs hearken to the company's guitar amps, with vinyl coatings, rubber feet, and tactile knobs for adjusting volume, treble, and bass. The Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker is normally $299, but it's currently 8 at Amazon.The speaker has Bluetooth 5.0, aptX support, and it's IPX2 rated, so it's safe to use near a pool (just don't drop it in). Marshall claims it can pump tunes for 20 hours on a charge, and 20 minutes on a charger will get you about two hours of playback. Reviewers absolutely love the thing: it's sitting at 4.8-star rating on Amazon, with 88 percent of customers awarding it a perfect score.
You are no longer stuck with a few Google-branded speaker options if you want to invite Assistant into your home. There are speakers from JBL, Sony, and many others—including Marshall. The updated Marshall Stanmore II speaker launched recently, and it looks like a feasible alternative to Google's best-in-class Home Max. It combines classic Marshall styling with modern voice assistant features, but it comes with a steep $400 asking price.The Stanmore II is a good speaker—far better than most Assistant speakers. However, the Home Max is still the king of this product category by a comfortable margin, and it's the same price. The Alexa version of the Stanmore II speaker is on Amazon for $50 less, and it has the same competent sound quality. If you're not married to Google, that one is a better purchase.
Marshall announced its first smart speakers, the Acton II and Stanmore II, back in August. They released in October, the initial batch packing Amazon's Alexa. Marshall said Google Assistant models were to follow later in the year. Well, it's later, and the company made good on its word: Assistant-compatible versions of the Acton II and Stanmore II are now available.
Marshall, famed maker of guitar amps and, more recently, cutesy Bluetooth speakers that resemble guitar amps, has announced that it's got a slew of new devices on the horizon. The lineup includes refreshes of both its Acton and Stanmore speakers that will each include support for Amazon Alexa, coming October 2 — with versions sporting the Google Assistant coming later this year.
Six new Moto Mod concepts announced, including DSLR lens, DirecTV, and "Moto 360 Camera" attachments
Back in 2016, Motorola committed to releasing twelve Moto Mods per year - a rather ambitious amount. However, it appears that the Lenovo-owned company hasn't forgotten about that promise, as it revealed six new Moto Mod concepts a few days ago at an event in Ghana. Moto has shown off Moto Mod concepts in the past (alongside production Moto Mods), but these are new.
When we last looked at TWRP, the project had added support for a whopping 17 new devices. Granted, most of those were variations of three Samsung devices, but it's still impressive. Since then, three more devices have been added to the official builds - including the LG G6.
